May 29, 2012
Only a Theologian
A Sunday Morning news
show was discussing the scandal of Pope Benedict XVI’s butler leaking documents
to the media. Implying that Pope Benedict is not minding the store an observer
said, “Pope Benedict’s failing is because
he is only a theologian and not a ruler.” I’m surprised. I thought all the
hoopla surrounding the selection of the Pope has the appearance of it being a
decision on whether or not the man is a theologian and spiritually qualified…not
whether he is qualified as a ruler. According to Catholic tradition the first
Pope was the Apostle Peter. I don’t think Scripture paints him as either a
theologian or a ruler, Jesus just considered him to be a fisher of men.
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Gail;
-----Pope Benedict’s failing is that he is either a theologian, a ruler, or both. One trained in the Word through the lead of the Spirit would not be a ruler over the church. He would know who rules. He would be an inspiration worthy of notation by his service to those he could effect and his prayers for those he could not. He would know Christ rules the church by each one of His followers paying this humble attention to the pleasure of those in his proximity. (Rom 15:2)
Love you all,
Steve Corey
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